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Frank Family Vineyards
2024 Frank Family Carneros Chardonnay
$240.00
Case
(12)
The Price was
$480.00
The discounted Price
$240.00
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Tasting Notes
This wine leads with zesty lemon and guava aromas that are tempered by notes of vanilla and caramel-covered apples. Delicious layers of nutmeg and crème brûlée seamlessly combine with hints of toasted oak and elegant waves of fresh acidity on the palate, leading to a bright finish.Technical Information
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Volume | 750mL |
| Appellation | Carneros |
| Oak Treatment | Fermented for 9 months in 34% new, 33% once-, and 33% twice- filled French oak barrels. |
| Alcohol % | 14.4% |
Winemaking
As with all our white wines, our goal is texture and complexity. To achieve this, we practice a long, cold fermentation. We then put the wine through partial malolactic fermentation to soften the overall high acidity. While aging, we employ bâtonnage regularly to promote depth and longevity in the wine.Vineyard
The foundation for the Carneros Chardonnay is Frank Family’s Lewis Vineyard, touching the shores of the San Pablo Bay in Napa-Carneros. Lewis Vineyard consists of 78 acres planted on gently rolling hills, with 68 acres dedicated to Chardonnay. The predominant maritime influence of the Pacific Ocean creates the cool temperature, fog, and wind that make Carneros ideally suited for growing cool-climate varieties. The restricting soils result in extremely low yields, producing grapes with strong character and balanced acidity. Other fruit sources for this wine include Beckstoffer Vineyards located in Napa-Carneros and Sangiacomo Vineyards located in Sonoma-Carneros.